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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 175.52 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 175.52 and 107.68 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 175.52 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/175.52 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 175.52 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 18,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899.46/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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